Community Garden Development Day - Thursday 27 October 2011

Community Garden Development Day

Thursday 27 October 2011

Salvation Army Centre, 180 Grand View Road, Grandview, Hamilton

Richard Main (Project Manager, Gardens4Health Auckland (http://www.dpt.org.nz/Grdn4health/grdn4health.html ) supports groups to set up and run community gardens. Richard holds qualifications in gardening and teaching, and over 35 years of gardening experience. Gardens4Health have support from the three Auckland health boards and the Ministry of Health, and also teach a blend of permaculture, biodynamics and organics. Stakeholders exceed 86 organisations, including community gardens and organisations wanting to support community garden projects such as Oxfam, Habitat for Humanity, and local businesses.

Schedule:

11am - 12noon: Garden4Health community garden profile, and “Guidelines For Establishing a Community Garden” seminar

1.15pm - 4pm-ish - Site analysis and opportunities to explore wetland and rain garden concepts using ornamental and edible plants, possibly also discuss weed ID and management - using the Salvation Army proposed community garden site (afternoon tea provided)